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Newspaper
Hardin County Index
Location
Eldora, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1949
Page
5
Early shopping is underway as Eldora stores showcase larger inventories and improved quality at lower prices. Merchants report plentiful supplies since the war, with toys, furniture, hardware, clothing, and gifts on display. Only 14 shopping days remain until Christmas, prompting shoppers to begin their lists.
Cynthia Gray argues in Over the Back Fence that powerful machines and social irresponsibility fuel juvenile driving problems. The Hi Y sponsored discussion should interest teens and parents as authorities crack down, with arrests for reckless driving and speeding recently.
Discussion questions the wisdom of not restricting Eldora adult night school attendance to district residents. Officials say limiting attendees would not end tuition, as funds come from enrollees. Legislature provided no state funds for adult night schools, so more students mean more tuition.
City reporters field many calls about a skating rink for kids this year with four inquiries in a day. Adults show more interest. funds offered to help. Past playground use noted. lights and a shelter could aid. A new store rumor and local weather notes also appear amid community chatter from Eldora and Altoona, Kansas.
A fragmentary column notes the pale warm sun of late November as pleasant yet fading. It questions milk consumption gaps between farm and city youths, praises reading and storytelling, highlights a Hi-Y meeting on teen driving, and stresses social responsibility and education in shaping youth behavior.
A FIRST CONGREGATIONAL sermon discusses Jeremiah's critique of ritualism and proxy religion. It argues true religion writes God's law on the heart, not in the temple, tablets, or traditions, and warns that public worship cannot mask inner spiritual rot. Services and church events follow.
A crowded Thanksgiving night at the X-L-star rink featured the ier makers with the First Regimental band. Amid broader town news, W. T. Strayer tours New Orleans with wagons for display. The coroner’s jury found Enock Johnson died from blows to the head by an unknown assailant. Also noted: postmaster S. Mulford resigns. theatre opened in Radcliffe. marriages, school dinners, and local society events.
John Zimmermann pastor announces Saturday confirmation at 9 30. Sunday December 11 Sunday school and Bible classes at 10 00 Divine services at 11 00 Sunday school Christmas rehearsal at 1745 Choir rehearsal Monday 8 00 p m Adult membership class Tuesday 8 00 p m Men s club Wednesday hosts include Richard Zielske Albert Ziesman Arnold Ziesman Rev J Zimmermann I A Mueller Walter Jeske Carl Orgel Bon Balvanz.
Ivester Church of the Brethren announces December events with a Fenny Supper and Bazaar at 6:30 p.m. and an audio on film program at 7:30 p.m. on December 15. December 25 features a church school Christmas program and White Gift service at 7:30 p.m. plus a missions offering. A concert titled The Chorus In The Skies is set, followed by CBYF caroling. New Years Eve banquet by CHYF ends December observances.
Father L V McRonaugh pastor presides at Sunday Masses 9 and 10 am plus weekday 7 30 am Confessions held Saturday 4 pm parish schedule listed for worshipers
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